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Mela Delgado
 
Mela Delgado is a professional artist that believes that taking time to make art and being surrounded by it can make you understand yourself, life and make the world a better place.  She earned her BFA from La Escuela de Artes Plasticas de Puerto Rico, and her MA in Museum Studies from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley, CA.  Apart from being an artist, she works at The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and other local Bay Area Museums. She creates private art commissions for homes and businesses; and volunteers her creative talents to non profits in her community.  In 2016, Mela was chosen as one of the Hearts Sculpture Artist for the Hearts in San Francisco Project by the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Join Mela Sunday, March 24 check out for her Free Demo.
Gel print by Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez
 
1-Session Workshop
Gel Printing Addiction with
Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez

Saturday, February 23
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee:
$55 Members; $65 Non-members
$10 Materials fee


Print multiple gorgeous, multi-hued textures for your collages, sketchbooks, and greeting cards.


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Cartoon by Gary Francis
 
1 Session Workshops
Creative Cartooning
with Gary Francis


Saturday, March 2
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next workshop: March 16


Fee per workshop:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

Learn to construct solid characters in classic Looney Tunes and Disney cartoon style.

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Acrylic painting by Mandar Wagholikar

1 Session Workshop
Acrylic Painting ~
Loose, bold, vibrant strokes of Color!! with
Mandar Wagholikar 
 
Saturday, March 9
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee: 
$60 Members; $70 Non-members


Returning Pastels students fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Relax, connect and tune into your creativity with a fun adventure in color!


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Zentangle Inspired Art by Grace Mendez

1 Session Workshop
Under the Sea ~
Zentangle Inspired Art with Grace Mendez

Saturday, March 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $45 Non-members

Prereq. of Intro to Zentangle Drawing - Please bring Intro kit

Create two charming under the sea scenes in this light-hearted workshop

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    Gourd drawing by Margaret W. Fago
 
5 Sessions
Drawing Dynamics
with Margaret W. Fago


May 6, 13, 20 & June 17, 24
Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$100 Members; $135 Non-members


Learn how to create design and form through line, shading, black and white shapes and tonal values.

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Reflections by Amy Patick
 
1 Session Workshop
iPhone Photography 101 with
Amy Patick

Saturday, March 30
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Fee:
$55 Members; $65 Non-members


Returning iPhone Photography students discounted fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Learn essential features of your iPhone, simple editing techniques, basic principles for great pictures, as well as technical and creative iPhone photography.


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Drawing  by Carolyn Lord

3 Sessions Drawing Workshop
Perspective for Artists with
Carolyn Lord

July 9, 16, 23
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  
(lunch break)

 Fee: $350 per registrant  
All materials and supplies included   
 


Learn the skills to observe and draw rectilinear forms in studio as well as drawing the architecture and streets of Alameda.

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Mosaic by Mela Delgado

4 Session Mosaic Workshop
Honoring the One You Love with
Mela Delgado

April 14, 21, 28 and May 5
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee:
$180 Members; $200 Non-members
All materials included


Learn techniques to put different materials (glass, jewelry, beads, natural materials, paper, etc) onto glass.


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Stroll by the Beach by Mandar Wagholikar

1 Session Workshop
Dynamic Painting in Soft Pastels with Mandar Wagholikar


Saturday, February 23
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Next workshop:
Saturday, March 23

Fee:
$60 Members; $70 Non-members

Returning Pastels students fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Learn to paint vibrant landscapes using the magic of soft pastels.
 
Read workshop testimonials here!

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Watercolor by Wendy Soneson

8-Week Workshop
Watercolor: Fine Arts Style with
Wendy Soneson


March 6, 13, 20, 27 &
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fee: 
$160 Members; $210 Non-members


Learn the art of making  colors from primaries, brush methods and more. We will work on still lives and landscapes.


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Janet Lenore

6 Session Workshop
Not Absolute Beginners Ukulele with Janet Lenore


March 13, 27, April 3, 10, 24 & May 1
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fee:
$125 Members; $135 Non-members


Move on to the key of G and learn new strums, timing and other righ-hand techniques.


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Labyrinth collage by Grace Mendez

1 Session Workshop
Labyrinth Collage with Gelli Prints
with Grace Mendez

Saturday, March 16
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members


Learn to create a collaged personal labyrinth with your Gelli Plate prints.


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Pumpkins by Margaret W. Fago

5 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate

May 6, 13, 20 & June 17, 24
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Intermediate - Advanced
May 7, 14, 21 & June 18, 25
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Fees:
$100 Members; $135 Non-members


Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques.

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Interm - Adv -    Read more...
Zentangle drawing by Grace Mendez

1 Session Workshop
Introduction to Zentangle
®
Drawing with Grace Mendez, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Saturday, July 20
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Next workshop:
Saturday, February 16

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members
$10 materials fee day of class


Learn a relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.


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going places by Sandra Strohschein

2-Day Watercolor Workshop
Let's Paint Alameda! with
Sandra Strohschein


Waiting list only!
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 7 & 8
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fee: $250 per student

To be added, contact
programs@frankbettecneter.org

Taught with a strong emphasis on composition, light and lost and found edges. 

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For  workshop updates, please visit our website here!

All classes and workshops are subject to change or cancellation.  Pre-registration is recommended.  Please visit our website for list of current offerings. Your continued support for the artistic community is greatly appreciated.

 If you would like to teach a class or start a program, please visit our website for more information at FrankBetteCenter.org 
 
Honoring the One You Love Mosaic

with Mela Delgado

 
Sunday, March 24 ~ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for a preview of Mela's upcoming mosaic workshop. 

Memorialize a loved one with a personal mosaic.
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Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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Alameda Island Poets
Hosted by Nanette Deetz
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Acoustic Jam
Facilitated by Janet Lenore
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
7:00 PM - 8:30 pm 

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Alameda Island Poets Workshop
Hosted by Mary Loughran and Marilyn Flower
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Poetry and Prose
Hosted by Jeanne Lupton
Every 2nd  Saturday
Special 1st Fridays with Clive Matson
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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14th Annual

Frank Bette 

Plein Air Paintout


Apply now at

onlinejuriedshows.com
In the Main Gallery...
 
Reflections

Up until  Saturday, March 30

Mid-show reception: 
Friday, March 8

                                                  
7 :00 pm - 9:00 pm
Read more...                                                                                                                            Reflections by Amy Patick
In our Signature Gallery...


Impressions/Expressions

by  Carol Tarzier


Exhibit up until March 1

                                     
                  
  Metal and Grapes by Carol Tarzier, oil                                       Read more....
at The Lodge at Harbor Bay...

Bridges of the Bay Area


Group exhibit showing until
 
Saturday March 23


 
 Read more...                                                                                                             Carquinez Bridge by Mike Gifford
            801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502 ~ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
at Eyewise Optometry...

Abstracts


by Emily Weil



Eyewise Optometry ~ Bridgeside Shopping Center ~ 2651 Blanding Ave, Ste B, Alameda
Blueing by Emily Weill                                                                                Read more...
Alameda City Hall Exhibit...
Images of Zacatlan
Monday, January 14 - Thursday, April 11
Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Ave, 3rd floor
Open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
         El Claustro by Paul Feinberg                                             Zacatlán Village by Erick Norelius
In the Main Gallery...
12th Annual

Alameda On Camera


April 5 - June 1

Opening Reception:

Friday, April 12

7:00 0m - 9:00 pm
Water Tower by Neil Geller, Alameda On Camera Marketing Award               Read more
In our Signature Gallery...


Wendy Rabin Retrospective


March 7 - 30

Opening Reception: Friday,  March 8

7:00 pm - 9:00  pm

 
 Read more...                                                                       Filled With Your Glory by Wendy Rabin, Oil      
               To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit here! 

Please Help with Phase II of Our Electrical Upgrade


Thanks to your generosity, Enluma Lighting Solutions has begun Phase I of our electrical upgrade this month .  To complete the project to our upstairs space, we will still need to raise more funds and hope that we can once again count on your help.

Read more and donate here...

Please sign up to Volunteer! Just click on the SignUp button above.  Thanks
for your loyal support!  If you have questions, please visit
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Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2018  Plein Air

Paintout





 
Thanks to our

2018 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

A Big Thank You to Alameda Shade Shop

for donating new shades for our

upstairs classroom. 

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!
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